180 Ford Transit Mk 1 truck 1965 78

180 Ford Transit Mk 1 truck 1965 78

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180 Ford Transit Mk 1 truck 1965 78

*There was a Germany only Ford Transit made (1953-65) is referred to as the Ford Transit "first generation" which was unrelated to the British built Transit family but in Germany this mark would be known as the mark two First built at Ford's Langley plant the Transit has been in continuous production. Transferring to Southampton when production outstripped the capacity of Langley. Also built in Belgium, Turkey and China. On a wider track than the standard British van of the time the Transit was advertised showing its huge carrying capacity. The engines used in the UK were the Essex V4 1.7ltr and 2.0ltr petrol units. A 43bhp Perkins diesel was offered as an alternative but being longer than the compact V4 and required a longer bonnet as seen in this example.. The underpowered Perkins engine proved unpopular and was replaced in 1974 by Ford's own York engine. In mainland Europe the petrol options were the 1.7ltr V4 Cologne engine or the 2.0ltr V4 Essex. A 3.0ltr V6 for Police vans and Ambulances while in Australia a six cylinder Ford Falcon engine was used. Shot at the Enfield Pagaent 30.05.2010 Ref 55-80

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